Italy: Waste generation

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 Italy

Waste generation

 Latest value 28,840.41
 Year 2024
 Measure tons
 Data availability 1975 - 2024
 Average 27,594.85
 Min - Max 14,041.00 - 32,536.00
 Source OECD
The latest value from 2024 is 28840.41 tons, unchanged from 28840.41 tons in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 8627.50 tons, based on data from 32 countries. Historically, the average for Italy from 1975 to 2024 is 27594.85 tons. The minimum value, 14041 tons, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 32536 tons was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Italy - Waste generation - historical chart - 1975-2024




Definition: Waste generation

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